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UpstateATV Bylaws

ARTICLE I - PURPOSE

SECTION I -The
purpose of Upstate ATV Association (USATV) is; To stimulate and advance
the general welfare and safety of ATV recreation; to promote the safe
and responsible use of ATV's; to serve the interests of ATV enthusiasts;
to foster a positive public image for ATV recreation; to defend
enthusiasts against discriminatory legislation and regulation; to
stimulate and develop a fraternal spirit among ATV enthusiasts; to
exchange information among members; and to perform all desirable and
lawful functions for the successful operation of the club.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION I -Club
membership shall consist of the following categories:

Single membership - 1 adult must be 18 years or older.

Family membership (I.E. 2 adults and 3 children - children under 18
years old in the same household).

Association membership; business or organization with an interest in
ATV recreation.

SECTION II -Membership is open to individuals who have
reached the age of 18. Membership in the club shall be open to
individuals who enjoy ATVing and who support our purpose and mission.
Membership in this organization shall be non-discriminatory in basis
without regard to gender, race, creed, color, or national origin. All
members will have an equal stake in the club and it's activities.
Membership shall be subject to termination for good cause, as determined
by the elected officers and the established policies of the
organization, without reimbursement of dues. Any person attending a club
function or ride under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or
guardian.

SECTION III -Each
member with current dues is entitled to one vote.

SECTION IV -A
member may resign from the club at any time.

SECTION V -Upstate
ATV club reserves the right to deny membership to anyone for any reason,
pending a two-thirds majority vote of active present club members.

ARTICLE III - DUES

SECTION I -Each
member shall have their dues assessed at a rate to be determined by a
two-thirds majority vote of active present members. Dues are for the
fiscal year April 1 - March 31. Members joining after April 1 shall not
receive a reduction or be pro-rated. Yearly club dues are $25.00
per single membership, $30.00 per family membership and $30.00 per association membership.

ARTICLE IV - CLUB RULES

SECTION I -All
ATV's must beREGISTEREDandINSURED.Registration
numbers and renewals must be updated when a change in the current
recorded status occurs. All registration numbers must be given to the
club secretary or the president for filing before applicant can
participate in any club rides.

SECTION II -Any
conduct that is unlawful, disrespectful, or reckless will not be
tolerated. Any willful violation of the club rules will be cause for
expulsion from the club.

SECTION III -When on a club ride,helmets
must be worn.All
members will be expected to ride in a safe and sensible manner.

SECTION IV -Absolutely no littering.

SECTION V -Respect
others property and the environment.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

SECTION I -The elected officers
of this club shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and the Board of Directors. “The Board of Directors shall include
the Club Officers and a Minimum of 6 Board of Directors, not to exceed
10 total Board of Directors. Each member of the Board of Directors, in
good standing, will receive free Club membership while serving as a
member of the Board of Directors.” Each member of the Board of
Directors shall have voice and vote. (Good standing shall mean a
member attending 9 monthly meetings per year-.)

SECTION II -DUTIES
OF THE OFFICERS:

PRESIDENTwill
have the primary responsibility of all legal and financial affairs
of the organization. The President shall preside at the membership
and the Board of Directors meetings, and shall appoint committees as
deemed necessary. He/She will vote only when the Board of Directors
needs a tiebreaker.

VICE PRESIDENTshall
perform the duties of the President in his/her absence. It is the
responsibility of the Vice President to keep current on all affairs
of the club and to assist with the duties of the President when
asked to.

SECRETARYshall keep record of all meetings of the
club, and will be responsible for the legal records and whatever
duties might fit this title.

TREASURERshall
have the primary responsibility for the financial records of the
club. He/She will oversee and record the collection of dues and all
other monies. Duties also include paying lawful expenses authorized
by the Board of Directors, and providing a financial report to the
membership at each meeting.

SECOND CLUB TREASURERor
club officer shall be responsible to work with the treasurer in
tallying all monies collected at any club function or fundraiser.
All monies should be accounted for before the end of such
activities. Two signatures are required on the club bank account,
the President and the Treasurer. The bank account statement shall be
sent to the President for review before it is released to the club
Treasurer.

SECTION III -Election of officers will take place at
the first meeting of the new fiscal year by all members present. The
Board of Director's will be elected by vote. The elected terms of the
officers will be one year. All members having current dues paid will be
eligible for election.

ARTICLE VI - FISCAL YEAR

SECTION I -The
fiscal year of the club shall commence on the first day of the month
following the clubs charter meeting and end on the last day of the month
one year later.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

SECTION I -Club
meetings will be held once monthly at a time and place designated by the
Board of Directors. The meetings shall consist of old business, new
business, treasurer's report and anything to better realize the goal's
of the club.

SECTION II -Any
formal action taken at a membership meeting shall require a majority
vote of those active members present.

ARTICLE VIII - BYLAW AMENDMENTS

SECTION I -The
club bylaws can be amended by a two-thirds vote of all the members
present.

ARTICLE IX - DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB

SECTION I -The
club may be disbanded and dissolved by a two-thirds vote of a general
membership meeting upon determination that the club is no longer viable
or effective in achieving its purposes, mission or goals. Upon
dissolution of and after satisfying all legal and financial obligations
and liabilities, the Executive Board will sell any and all assets of the
club and distribute any and all monies equally to the members of the
club.

ARTICLE X - DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSES

SECTION I -Administrative
Costs - includes mandatory/operational expenses associated with managing
and maintaining the club or organization shall be approved and paid by
the treasurer not to exceed $500.00 unless approved at the board level.

SECTION II -Capital
Purchases - purchases greater than $250.00 shall be board approved and
then be voted and passed by a two-thirds majority vote of active present
members.

SECTION III -Other
Monetary Expenses - other than administrative and capital purchases
shall be board approved and then be voted and passed by a two-thirds
majority vote of active present members.

Amended at the April 1, 2006 club meeting, by a majority vote of club
members in attendance.